`[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 5, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 51155-51156]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4371]



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Part IV





The President





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Proclamation 8170--National Preparedness Month, 2007



Proclamation 8171--National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve 
Week, 2007
 
 
                         Presidential Documents 
 
 

  Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 171 / Wednesday, September 5, 2007 / 
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 The President

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                Proclamation 8170 of August 30, 2007

                
National Preparedness Month, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to raise 
                awareness about the importance of emergency 
                preparedness and to encourage all Americans to better 
                prepare their homes and communities for emergencies.

                Protecting America's homeland and citizens is the 
                shared responsibility of the entire Nation. Individuals 
                can prepare themselves and their families for 
                emergencies by taking simple steps such as organizing 
                an emergency supply kit, making a personal preparedness 
                plan, becoming informed about different threats, and 
                getting involved in preparing their community. These 
                activities create a culture of preparedness and can 
                help save lives.

                My Administration continues to improve our Nation's 
                ability to prepare for emergencies. The Department of 
                Homeland Security is working with other Federal, State, 
                and local government organizations, as well as the 
                private sector, to prevent, respond to, and recover 
                from all types of emergencies. Together, Americans can 
                significantly enhance the level of national 
                preparedness to further safeguard our communities and 
                secure our homeland.

                This month is also an opportunity to pay tribute to 
                America's first responders who put themselves at risk 
                for the safety of their fellow citizens. These brave 
                police officers, firefighters, and emergency service 
                personnel exemplify the compassion and commitment that 
                help strengthen our country. We will be forever 
                grateful for their service and sacrifice.

                During National Preparedness Month, I encourage all 
                Americans to get involved in their community's 
                preparedness efforts. Citizens may visit ready.gov and 
                citizencorps.gov to learn more about emergency 
                preparedness and ways to take action.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim September 2007 as National 
                Preparedness Month. I call upon the people of the 
                United States to recognize the importance of preparing 
                for potential emergencies and to observe this month by 
                participating in appropriate events, activities, and 
                preparedness programs.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of August, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 07-4371
Filed 9-4-07; 8:45 am]
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